Question

Solve the equation below 5 - 1/2x = 5/8x + 2

Answer 1

5 - 1/2 x = 5/8 x + 2
-1/2 x - 5/8 x = 2 - 5
-4/8 x - 5/8 x = -3
-9/8 x = -3
       x = (-3)(-8/9)
       x = 8/3
       x = 2 2/3

Answer 2

X = 8/3 

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